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A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)

A Rustic Genji (Inaka Genji)

Description

Japanese wood block print. Landscape subject with three kimono-clad figures under arching branch of tree. Right-hand print in a triptych with GA 03215 and GA 03216. 23 separate impressions were required to complete the image from 13 printing surfaces on seven blocks, GA 03212.01-.07, of which this is the 14th progressive proof, adding green details.

Location

Currently not on view

maker

Morikawa, Kokichiro

ID Number

GA.03213.14

catalog number

03213.14

accession number

22582

Credit Line

Gift of T. Tokuno, Chief of the Japanese Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Insatsukyoku), 1889-90